Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy is committed to enrolling students who meet all of our program admission criteria and who are likely to succeed in meeting their education and career goals.

Minimum Requirements

If the applicant fails to meet the minimum admission requirements, neither the School nor the Applicant may waive these requirements.

• The applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent to be accepted into the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy.
• English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements (For All Applicants)
  • Completion of grades 9-11, including English 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages, or
  • Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction, or
  • Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below.

  ＊Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.

  International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic	overall score of 5.5 or higher
  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT	overall score of 46 or higher
  Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)	overall score of 40 or higher
  Duolingo English Test	overall score of 95 or higher
  Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic	overall score of 43 or higher
  EIKEN	Grade Pre-1 or higher

  The applicant must submit the application documents which are indicated on e) under step-by-step registration procedures.

  Step-by-Step Registration Procedures

a) Fill out and submit Application Form to the Admission Office (info@shiatsuvancouver.ca).
b) Submit a $100.00 non-refundable application fee made payable to Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy Inc.
(Available Payment Type: Cash, VISA/Master/Debit, Cheque)
*If your application is not approved, the application fee will be returned to you.
c) Submit the following items:

• Your resume
• Proof of high school, college or university graduation – copy of Diploma and / or Certificate
• A letter of recommendation (e.g. from employer or non-family member)
• A letter, two pages or less in length, stating why you want to study Shiatsu
• A certificate of health from a medical doctor stating that you are in good health and free from communicable disease. (Please provide a history of contagious diseases.) *Local student only
• A criminal record check *Local student only
• A proof of English Language Proficiency *All Applicants

d) Read and understand the School Policy and mission statement.
e ) The Student and the School’s Representative (Signing Officer) sign the Enrolment Contract.
f) International students wishing to apply to study at the Canadian College of Shiatsu Therapy must apply for a study permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The Diploma program at the college qualifies for foreign student authorization as an accredited institution under the Private Training Institution Branch.
g) Payment of tuition and additional fee.